B2505-human Computer Interaction

Code No. B2505 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD M .Tech. II Semester Supplementary Examinations, March – 2009 HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION (Common to Software Engineering and Information Technology) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks.60 Answer any Five questions All questions carry equal marks --1.

What is user interface? What are the features of a good user interface? Explain about GUI.

2.

Describe the general principles in creating a user interface

3.

Explain the human characteristics that have an important influence on interface and screen design.

4.

Good screen design should provide visually pleasing composition. Explain.

5.

Describe various kinds of graphical menus used.

6.a) b)

What are icons. Explain the factors that influence the icon’s is ability. Explain the factors to be considered when choosing colours for display on the screen.

7.

Explain about interface building tools.

8.a) b)

Distinguish between interface design and interaction design. What are expressive interface and affective computing?

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